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Handmade Papermaking Workshop
Transform paper and plant waste into beautiful sheets of handmade paper.
4 hours
4 to 8 guests
$125
($145 per guest when you book for 4+ guests, $125/guest for 4+ guests. $50 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- All about the papermaking process – history, technical terminology, equipment and materials used.
- How to make paper pulp from used paper products including discussion on the best sources of paper to use.
- The technique to form sheets as well as sizing, decorative elements, pulp painting, and creative dipping and laminating.
Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels of art experience.
What to bring
- Your art Apron or wear old clothes. Sneakers are recommended as you’ll be on your feet and your shoes might get a bit damp.
- An old cotton bedsheet cut into rectangles 28cm x 46cm (for your felts). You’ll need 10-15 pieces.
- A piece of thick cardboard covered with a plastic bag to carry home your lovely (but damp) paper. It needs to be slightly bigger than your felts.
Location
Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD
Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).
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Recent reviews of Handmade Papermaking Workshop
- 5/5 from Alison James, attended Jun 2026: This was a fantastic workshop! I learned so much and had a lot of fun. I have made paper before but it was so good to have a refresher in the techniques and also to learn new things I hadnt even considered before. Sandra was an excellent teacher, knowlegable and personable with a warm teaching style. The small class size was great. Everyone was really friendly, cooperative and fun to be around. Totally recommend!
- 5/5 from Alex Louisa, attended Jun 2026: I knew I was going to love this class, because I’ve been wanting to make my own handmade paper for a very long time, but I enjoyed it even more than I expected! Sandra is wonderfully generous in sharing her knowledge, time and her beautifully organised space, and I highly recommend any of her classes.
- 5/5 from Karen Davies, attended Aug 2025: This was my second workshop with Sandra and in paper making and just like the first one in book making it didn't disappoint. Sandra is such a professional and well organized teacher and this ensures the class flows smoothly and no time is waisted and you jump straight into learning and creating your paper sheets. Sandra is generous with the materials provided and offers assistance to make sure you take home a lovely product. I look forward to doing some more classes with Sandra in the future.
- 5/5 from Dagmar Titherington, attended Aug 2025: Making and experimenting with handmade papers is so much fun. Sandra provided great knowledge and technique, making sure that each of us had success with our own papers. A wonderful morning which has provided us with knowledge, fun and our own unique paper to take home.
- 5/5 from Allie King, attended Aug 2025: An enjoyable and very informative session.
- 5/5 from Dagmar Titherington, attended Feb 2025: WOW! What an experience! This class was fabulous, well organized and all hands on. We were taken through the stages of papermaking and there are a lot more than expected and then proceeded to make our own paper I managed to bring home 12 different coloured and textured sheets. A splendid achievement for me:)
- 5/5 from Gareth Maud, attended Feb 2025: Learnt so much! And made some really interesting pieces of paper.
- 5/5 from Helen Keen-Dyer, attended Dec 2024: Fabulous workshop in a wonderful studio space. Sandra is great to learn from and very generous with her knowledge and expertise. Highly recommend this or any of Sandra’s workshops.
- 5/5 from Glenn Browning, attended Dec 2024: I thought it was a lot of fun We leant a lot about paper making
Your teacher
Sandra Pearce
5.0 (9)
Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.
Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).
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Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
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